# Unnamed thermal spring, Wyoming

Unnamed thermal spring in Wyoming. 192°F (89°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-3
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 192°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 192°F (89°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.2 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 7,520 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 516 ft from the nearest road (Norris Geyser Basin) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.72800, -110.70100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 11.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 192°F, the source water at This spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Unnamed thermal spring

This one has no name of its own. It is a thermal point in Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone, tied in the record to Emerald Spring, sitting around five hundred feet off the basin road. Near boiling, and the 2007 sample read neutral. Gallatin County. The land is federal park ground with open access. The closest town anyone records is West Yellowstone.

The record gives Norris Geyser Basin as the nearest road, 516 feet off. Elevation around 7,500 feet. Snow on record a bit over eleven feet, annual average mid thirties, moderate precipitation. National park land. The USGS holds a site record here. If the Emerald Spring link is right, this is a named and visited feature, though the record itself carries no name.

Wikipedia's Emerald Spring, which the record ties to this point, is described as a hot spring in Norris Geyser Basin. The USGS site record carries a water sample from September 2007.

Near-boiling water. Stay on the established route. December through February are on record as best, so check road status before a winter visit. Indian Creek Campground is the closest camp on record, eleven miles away. No fee on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-09-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 |
| Calcium | 2.26 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.03 mg/L |
| Sodium | 332 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 48 mg/L |
| Chloride | 530 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Softest water of Wyoming's 42 springs with calcium and magnesium readings: 5.8 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 76 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Cistern Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/cistern-spring): 199°F source, pH 3.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Echinus Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/echinus-geyser): 185°F source, pH 3.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-4): 201°F source, pH 4.5, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Horseshoe Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/horseshoe-spring-2): 187°F source, pH 3.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-5): 144°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vent, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-1): Hot, pH 3.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 192°F (89°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,520 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7280°N, 110.7010°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Norris Geyser Basin (516 ft from the road).

**Is  free to visit?**
 has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (11.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.2 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 192°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Spring